Chongzuo

Chongzuo (崇左 Chóngzuǒ) is a city in Central Guangxi.

Understand
Chongzuo is among the Karst mountains, and near rivers and sugar cane fields. It is home to one of China's largest Zhuang populations.

By bus
There is a regular bus service to Nanning (&yen;48), Pingxiang, and Longzhou.

By train
Chongzuo is approximately in the middle of the railway line between Nanning and Pingxiang with two to three trains each day from each of the cities and a travel time of around 1hr 40min.

Get around
You can find most things you need in the area near the bus station. Local buses are &yen;2 and can take you to the train station or the Leaning Pagoda. 3-wheeler taxis abound, a ride from the bus to the train station is &yen;3.

Eat
There are various small restaurants around the bus station, offering rice noodles (the regional specialty is 老友面, lǎoyǒumiàn) as well as ready-made dishes to point at.

To reach a large food market, walk to the right when you exit the bus station, about 200 m past the intersection under a large blue roof.

Drink
Zhuang Ethnic Rice Wine (壮族米酒): Rice wine is a traditional beverage in the Guangxi region, and Zhuang Ethnic Rice Wine is likely a traditional rice wine brewed by the local Zhuang ethnic group, offering a unique flavor.

Bitter Gourd Juice (苦瓜汁): In some parts of Guangxi, especially in tropical climates, people often consume bitter gourd juice. Bitter gourd is believed to have heat-clearing and detoxifying properties, making bitter gourd juice a refreshing and thirst-quenching beverage.

Guangxi Longan Sugar Water (广西龙眼糖水): Longan Sugar Water is a traditional sweet dessert in Guangxi, made by simmering fresh longan fruit with rock sugar and water, presenting a delightful and sweet taste.

Guangxi Sour Plum Soup (广西酸梅汤): Sour Plum Soup is a refreshing and thirst-quenching beverage made from sour plums and rock sugar. It is a common choice for cooling down in the hot summer months.

Sleep
There are several cheap hotels near the bus station, offering simple but clean and spacious rooms from &yen;50.

Go next

 * Nanning - to the east
 * Baise - to the north
 * Fangchenggang - to the south
 * Pingxiang - to the west by train

Outside of China:
 * Lang Son - Vietnam to the west (via Dong Dang